Banker and philanthropist (1852–1938)
This article is about the Georgia-based banker and philanthropist. For the London-based banker and philanthropist (1795–1869), see
George Peabody.
George Foster Peabody |
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| Born | (1852-07-27)July 27, 1852
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| Died | March 4, 1938(1938-03-04) (aged 85)
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| Occupation(s) | Banker, philanthropist |
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| Known for | Namesake of the Peabody Awards |
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- Co-founder of Spencer Trask Co.
- Deputy Chairman of Federal Reserve Bank of New York
- Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee
- Co-founder and Treasurer of the General Education Board
- Co-founder and Treasurer of the Southern Education Board
- Co-founder and Treasurer of the Anna T. Jeanes Foundation
- President of the Mens League for Woman Suffrage
- Director of General Electric
- Co-founder of the Combustion Engineering Corporation
- Second Vice President of the Edison Electric Illuminating Co.
- Chairman of the Broadway Realty Co.
- Vice President of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway Co.
- Vice President of the Colorado Midland Railway Co.
- Chairman of the St. Louis, Alton and Terre Haute Railroad Co.
- Chairman of the New York and Ottawa Railroad Co.
- President of the Potosi & Rio Verde Railroad Co.
- Vice President of the American Forestry Association
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| Political party | Democratic |
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George Foster Peabody (; July 27, 1852 – March 4, 1938) was an American banker and philanthropist.
